Category: Windows

The article gives a step-by-step guide on how to enable/disable Advanced networking with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11. This feature enables Android apps on your Windows PC to connect with other devices on the same network, permitting wireless content play. Turning off Advanced networking helps resolve network-related issues but inhibits access to…

This article outlines the process of setting the default GPU for Android applications using the Windows subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11. The WSA enables Android apps to run as though native to Windows. If multiple GPUs are available, users can assign a specific GPU to Android apps, potentially enhancing their performance.

The article provides a detailed guide on how to uninstall or remove Widgets from Windows 11, which are automatically added content feeds like news, weather, and stocks. It guides users through the process of opening the Windows Terminal app and entering commands to uninstall and reinstall Widgets if desired.

The article provides a step-by-step guide on changing the default Linux distribution in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11. It explains how WSL allows running a GNU/Linux environment directly in Windows and says upon first installation, the first distro becomes the default. A method to change the default distro using specified commands…

The article details how to install a Linux operating system on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 11. WSL allows developers to run a Linux environment directly on Windows. Once WSL is installed, a Linux distro must also be installed. Distros like Ubuntu, Debian, Kali-Linux, SLES 12 & 15, Arch Linux, and Oracle_Linux are…

The article guides on how to list all installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions on Windows 11. It can be done through the File Explorer by opening the Linux folder, or through the Terminal using specific commands. Knowing the installed distributions is effective for developers using WSL.

The post details how to enable or disable the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) in Windows 11, an option that allows VRR-capable monitors to adjust refresh rate based on image’s frame rate. This feature, which reduces screen tearing in games and enables higher frame rates, can be toggled on or off via the Windows Settings app…

The new Notepad version for Windows 11, available for Microsoft Insider Preview program members, supports tabs, allowing users to manage multiple files in a single window. Users can customize whether files open in new tabs or a separate window by adjusting settings within the Notepad app.

The article details the steps to enable or disable the use of security questions for local accounts in Windows 11. It highlights the benefits of such security questions, like added account safety and easy password recovery. The methods involved using the ‘Local Group Policy Editor’ or the ‘Windows Registry Editor.’ Disabling security questions implies utilizing…

The article provides a guide on how to customize the Quick Settings panel in Windows 11 by adding, removing, or rearranging buttons. This panel, located at the taskbar’s bottom right corner, offers quick access to important features like Volume, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more, and can be modified as per user preference without navigating the Settings…